14 Interesting Facts About Left-Handed People

Over the years, “lefties” or left-handers, have made claims that they’re more creative, better in sports, and more healthy. Launched in 1996,”Left-Hander’s Day” celebrates southpaws and aims to help drive awareness of the frustrations lefties have in a world designed for right-handers.

In celebration of International Left-Handers Day here are some fun facts that prove and de-bunk some of these claims:

1. About 13% of the world is left-handed, according to LeftHandersDay.com.

2. Being left-handed is a genetic trait, which means right-brain dominance. And since the right hemisphere is the creative part of the brain lefties can be more adept to master skills in music, arts and media.